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Eadweard Muybridge
Eadweard Muybridge uses cameras to capture a galloping horse. This is considered a precursor to film. -
Kinetoscope
Fredd Ott's SneezeThe Kinetoscope is first demonstrated publicly. This was a machine that allowed one person to view a strip through a peephole. It was made by Thomas Edison and other associates. -
Silent Era is from 1895-1906: A Trip to the Moon
One of the earliest and most influential films. It's a French film made by Georges Méliès. It was inspired by Jules Vernes novels.
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Hollywood takes over in the 20s
Hollywood as it was dubbed started producing the most movies in the world. Part of the reason was WWI slowed down production of films in Europe. They had continuity editing. -
The sound era
The Jazz Singer is the first film to have sound in it. Al Jolsen is singing in the film and this is the first usage of sound. It's overshadowed by its racism because Jolsen was wearing blackface. -
MPAA
MPAAThe MPAA is created and begins rating movies. This is significant because some view it as censorship, while others see it as a necessary tool to rate movies. -
Today and moving forward
Movies today now make millions during opening weekend. Remakes of cult classics like Evil Dead, children's movies, action and drama are everywhere. 3D has given people more options.
